Top Summer camps in Durham Region for 2025/2026

Find kids' camps from Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, an Oshawa

Camps in Oshawa, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and elsewhere in Durham Region focus on summer learning and growth. Day camp gives kids a unique opportunity to focus on activities and disciplines that vary from what they are exposed to in school. They also learn self-confidence and leadership. Kids and teens meet new friends and, of course, they have a ton of fun! Underneath the list of camps find out more about the variety of specailized camps can you attend and find more advice for kids and parents.   Read more

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    STEM Camp 

    Throughout Ontario (50) (View map)

    STEM Camp is a weekly summer day camp at more than 50 locations across Ontario, where youth aged 5-13 engage in fun and amazing activities in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. 519-475-6600. stemcamp.ca

    • Education: STEM
    • Day Camp
    • from $225
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    Safari Zoo Camp 

    Clarington (View map)

    A unique camp where kids and teens join Animal Care staff to explore wildlife through hands-on experiences, helping care for rescued and endangered animals while gaining valuable knowledge about nature and conservation.

    • Education: Zoology
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp
    • from $550
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    Camp Tournesol 

    Throughout Ontario (10) (View map)

    Fun French day camps and overnight trips in Ontario for kids aged 4-14. Year-round 1-on-1 online tutoring and weekly e-classrooms in French, as well as school workshops and overnight school trips for francophones.

    • Traditional (multi activity)
    • Day Camp
    • from $260
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    Pedalheads Bike, Swim, Trail, & Soccer 

    Throughout Ontario (64) (View map)

    Pedalheads offers bike, swim, soccer, and trail programs to families across Canada. Pedalheads helps kids develop life skills, confidence, and independence through fun, safe, and engaging instruction.

    • Sport: Cycling
    • Day Camp, Program
    • from $199
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    Great Big Theatre Company 

    Throughout Ontario (12) (View map)

    Camps in your neighbourhood ! One-week sessions, performances every week. Our experienced, caring staff will introduce your kids to stage performance & guide them toward self-expression. A great confidence-builder !

    • Arts: Theatre Arts
    • Day Camp, Program 
    • from $225
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    Canlan Sports 

    Humber Summit, Toronto; Richview, Toronto; Scarborough Village, Toronto; Oakville; Oshawa (View map)

    From camps for kids to instructional programs raise your game by working on your skills and learn the fun way, through play-based teaching. Canlan Sports is where we play.

    • Sport: Hockey
    • Day Camp, Program, Virtual Program, Family Program
    • from $120
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    TAC - Sports, Aquatics and Education 

    Throughout Ontario (14) (View map)

    TAC Sports, Aquatics & Education specializes in Sports, Swim and S.T.E.M programming. Ages 3-16, Co-ed. Year round Camps, Lessons, Academy and House Leagues across the GTA! Grow, Learn, Lead!

    • Sport (multi)
    • Day Camp, Program
    • from $165
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    Explore unique science and technology camp programs at Ontario Tech, including LEGO, Coding, Minecraft, Math, Engineering, and more! In-person and virtual camps available.

    • Education (multi)
    • Day Camp, Virtual Program 
    • from $80
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    Reptilia Zoo Inc. 

    London; Vaughan; Whitby (View map)

    Explore the wild world of reptiles at any of our Reptilia Zoo locations; London, Whitby & Vaughan! See 250+ animals; reptiles, amphibians & arachnids. Kids can join our exciting camp program with hands-on learning.

    • Education: Zoology
    • Day Camp, Program, Virtual Program, Family Program 
    • from $79
    • Ages 5 to 12
    • Coed
    Reptilia Zoo Inc.795-122025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-01,173,5,9,123,342,2,377,366,91,24,97,357,50,267,7,268,19,221,3,daycamp,programclass,virtualprogram,familyprogram,coed,

    Arts Unleashed 

    Pickering (View map)

    Half Day - FULL arts experience! Working with a theme, artists 4+ explore a wide range of mediums and materials, designing and building original pieces of Art. We value small groups where kids take creative control!

    • Arts: Visual Arts (multi)
    • Day Camp, Program
    • from $30
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    Deer Creek P&PC is dedicated to helping juniors advance their golf skills. We understand that juniors learn and develop at different rates and in different ways and have designed our programs accordingly.

    • Sport: Golf
    • Day Camp
    • from $490
    • Ages 7 to 14
    • Coed
    Deer Creek’s Practice & Performance Centre4907-142025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-01,26,3,347,daycamp,coed,

    A STEAM (STEM + Arts) summer camp and before and after-school care provider that offers variety of classes, including coding, cooking, game design, robotics and virtual reality for children ages 4-13.

    • Traditional (multi activity)
    • Day Camp, Program
    • from $285
    Idea Labs Kids Pickering & Whitby2854-122024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-012025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-01,314,2,268,315,50,332,177,180,365,300,160,130,188,50,180,daycamp,programclass,coed,

    Steamoji 

    Mississauga; Oakville; Pickering; Richmond Hill (View map)

    A STEM / STEAM maker academy for kids that offers after-school programs, year-round 400-hour classes, along with fun camps.

    • Education: STEAM
    • Day Camp, Program 
    • from $249
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    Scouts Canada 

    Cambridge; Oshawa; Perth; St. Catharines; Whitchurch - Stouffville (View map)

    Scouts Canada summer camps offer exciting outdoor adventures where youth build skills, gain confidence, try new activities, make friends, and create lifelong memories.

    • Traditional (multi activity)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Program 
    • from $175
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    Joookooo Sports Academy 

    Ajax; Bowmanville (View map)

    JOOOKOOO’s programs and camps expose youth to STEM, sports and competitive games. We provide enrichment opportunities that generate valuable learning and skill development in an exciting and inclusive environment.

    • Traditional (multi activity)
    • Day Camp, Program
    • from $179
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    Pathways on Pleasure Valley offers horseback camps and lesson programs for ages 7+, focusing on safety, horsemanship, and fun. Join us to build confidence, connect with nature, and create lifelong memories!

    • Sport: Horseback Riding/Equestrian
    • Day Camp
    • from $665
    • Ages 7 to 14
    • Coed
    Pathways on Pleasure Valley 6657-142025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-01,30,3,daycamp,coed,

    The Army Cadet League of Canada (Ontario) 

    Woburn, Toronto; Hamilton; Uxbridge (View map)

    Join our free afterschool program for exciting activities like fieldcraft, adventure training, first aid, leadership, sports, marksmanship, and more. Don't miss out on these rewarding opportunities!

    • Adventure: Military
    • Program
    • from $1
    • Ages 12 to 18
    • Coed
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    Our summer program mixes academics and hands-on learning to introduce students to key STEM principles. Every Friday, we visit Whitby Waterfront for a fun outing.

    • Education: STEM
    • Day Camp
    • from $325
    Cambridge International Academy Summer Camp3255-162023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-012025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,349,177,332,180,304,159,68,351,268,2,24,67,137,144,50,daycamp,coed,

    Active Scholars 

    Humberlea, Toronto; Ajax; Whitby (View map)

    A unique summer experience, Where Sports Meets Education and campers get to engage in both STEM Learning & Basketball or Soccer Development. Each week we offer a unique experience for continued growth and engagement.

    • Traditional (multi activity)
    • Day Camp, Program
    • from $250
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    • Arts: Dance (multi)
    • Day Camp, Program
    • from $60
    • Ages 2 to 18
    • Coed
    Creative Connexions Performing Arts Centre602-182025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-01,154,5,22,257,259,371,258,165,374,373,376,372,150,37,265,288,59,10,9,314,2,daycamp,programclass,coed,

    One organization - two fantastic camps: Outdoor Camp and Sports Camp. Outdoor Camp: traditional day camp in the natural outdoor environment. Sports Camp: different sports all day long. Bussing included in the fees

    • Traditional (multi activity)
    • Day Camp
    • from $252
    • Ages 5 to 14
    • Coed
    Schoolhouse Playcare Centres of Durham2525-142025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-01,88,2,91,33,24,11,3,347,12,327,323,223,151,54,63,36,346,28,380,74,139,260,81,6,10,5,9,8,133,173,355,123,333,188,0,daycamp,coed,

    True North Sports Camps 

    Eatonville, Toronto; Forest Hill, Toronto; Whitby (View map)

    True North Sports Camps offers baseball, flag football, basketball, soccer & multi-sport summer day camps and year-round clinics for boys and girls ages 4-14 in Toronto and Etobicoke.

    • Sport (multi)
    • Day Camp, Program
    • from $285
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    YMCA of Greater Toronto operates 55 Day Camps across the GTA. With over 60 programs, we are sure to have a program that meets the interests of your child! Busing & extended hours are available at many of our locations!

    • Traditional (multi activity)
    • Day Camp 
    • from $350
    • Ages 4 to 15
    • Coed
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    Girls Inc. of Durham 

    Ajax; Pickering; Whitby (View map)

    Offering 8 weeks of summer fun in Pickering, Whitby and Oshawa for girls ages 6 to 16! Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 4:00pm, with extended care available for additional fee. Fun hands-on activities, games and theme days.

    • Traditional (multi activity)
    • Day Camp, Program, Virtual Program
    • from $40
    Girls Inc. of Durham406-182025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-01,173,5,9,355,196,2,32,195,278,88,91,366,33,275,145,24,97,270,130,50,316,315,268,153,1,319,276,138,37,10,357,182,317,314,320,161,11,3,347,327,26,54,63,164,188,0,daycamp,programclass,virtualprogram,allgirls,

    Camps that bus from this city or region

    Since 1912! Sparrow Lake Camp is a traditional Co-Ed Summer Camp where all are welcome, all are valued, and all belong. Overnight camps for kids 6-16, as well as our friends and family 'Holiday Camp' for all ages!

    • Traditional (multi activity)
    • Overnight Camp, Virtual Program, Family Program 
    • from $890
    • Ages 6 to 16
    • Coed
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    Types of kids' camps in Oshawa, Whitby, and Durham Region

    Kids find unique opportunities for fun and learning during the summer months at day camps throughout the Durham Region. They get out of the house, away from screens, and meet other kids from their city. You'll find a variety of focuses here, ranging from learning and tech camps to arts camps and day camps for sports.

     
    Sports camps in Durham Region

    Today, parents and kids in Oshawa and Durham Region will find an outstanding variety of sports camps. Many local camps are taught by the finest coaches and even some professional athletes. In the list below, pick out your favourite sport and find camps focused on it (top of the list linked) or at least offering it as an activity (further down lists).

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    Summer camps in Durham Region

     
    Education camps in Oshawa and Durham

    At Oshawa and Durham Region kids' education camps, learning opportunities expand every year. Kids can extend education through summer programs linked below, many of them with a practical side to them. Whatever you’re interested in, you’ll find a camp teaching that. The links below go to lists of camps specialized in the subject listed as well as (further down the linked lists) camps that offer it as one activity among a variety of others.

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    Computer and technology camps in Oshawa and Durham Region

    Technology camps throughout Oshawa and Durham Region give kids and teens time to explore their love of everything from gaming to coding and creating games. Many camps for older kids and teens teach coding like C++ and JAVA, while younger kids will enjoy programs focused on interests at their level, such as Minecraft and LEGO. Find your interest below and find camps teaching that either in a dedicated fashion (top of linked lists) or an activity (further down lists).

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    Arts camps in Oshawa and Durham Region

    The arts camps listed in the links below encourage you to develop passions in a week-long or longer immersion in that activity. Click on your favourite arts pursuit below and find camps in Oshawa that focus on that interest (top of the list) or at least offer it as one activity among others on the schedule (further down the page).

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    Exceptional needs camps in Oshawa and Durham

    Oshawa and area kids and teens who face developmental, physical or health challenges will discover camps focused on their needs (at the top of the list linked to) or at least supporting those (further down lists) linked to below. Exceptional needs camps in Durham Region will have specially trained counselors and leaders in a setting where each child gets attention. Learn more from the camps listed in the linked results below.

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    More camp types available in Oshawa and Durham Region:

     

    Camps 

    There are great summer camps all across Toronto and elsewhere in the eastern end of the GTA. To expand your options, find full pages on camps in the cities and regions listed below: 

    How Durham Region parents can find the best camp

    When parents in Oshawa or Durham Region are looking for a camp, here are some questions and concerns to bear in mind: 

    On practical matters
    • Do the camp's pick-up and drop-off times mesh with your schedule? Some camps have very restricted policies about morning drop-off and end-of-day pick-up times. Others offer after-camp care or other flexibility.  Be sure you know that the camp works well with your schedule. 
    • Consider some of the legalities. 
      • Ensure that the camp is accredited by the OCA or another accrediting body. 
      • If the camp asks you to sign a waiver with lots of fine print, make sure to read it or ask them to give you a summary. 
    • Inquire about the camp’s focus on each activity within the schedule. For example, consider how much your child can indulge in their favourite sports, games, etc.
    On matters related to food and drink
    • Understand the camp’s rules about food and snacks. Every camp has a policy about allergies, such as nuts, etc. Be sure to understand how this will impact choices you make with regard to your child’s own diet. 
    • Are kids encouraged to keep well-hydrated on hot days?
    On matters of discipline and safety
    • Consider safety measures in place. Make sure all counselors have had police checks and ask to see a copy if you’re concerned. Inquire about any staff training with regard to disciplining. Ask about counselor-to-camper ratios and ensure you’re satisfied that your child will be well taken care of.
    • Inquire about the grouping of kids. Ask what the camp’s limit is with regard to the number of kids per session. If kids are grouped at all, how is this done? Ask to meet the counselor or leader managing the group your child is in.
    Matters related to exceptional needs

    Ask about provisions for kids with special needs and consider how this will affect your child’s enjoyment of the camp. Are there going to be Education Assistants or Personal Service Workers present and/or available, if needed?

    Combine this list with other information in our guide:


    Frequently Asked Questions

    How many Summer camps in Durham Region are there?
    There are 24 Summer camps in Durham Region that are Our Kids trusted members. In addition, there are 1 options that bus from the area. Use the filters to narrow options by age or type, then click on each organization to read reviews, browse program schedules, and access registration details.

    What are the fees to attend Summer camps in Durham Region?
    Fees for Summer camps in Durham Region range from FREE to $2,250 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.

    What age do Summer camps in Durham Region start at?
    There are programs available for children aged 2 through 18.


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